English Victorian period reading desk

£5,500

This fine piece of antique English furniture is designed to function as a reading desk, with its adjustable legs allowing for both seated and standing positions.

 

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Description

This beautiful piece of English furniture is a reading desk. The tabletop, of shallow, elongated form, features a raisable and adjustable central cradle designed to hold a book or manuscript. The top is supported by two legs, each carved with richly scrolled profiles, with both legs terminating in a flared foot joined by a central stretcher. The legs are adjustable in height, allowing the desk to work as both a traditional, seated desk and a more modern standing one.

Details

Country of Origin
English
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
19th Century
Style
Victorian
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown

Dimensions

Height
70 cm / 27.6 inches
Width
98 cm / 38.6 inches
Depth
46 cm / 18.1 inches

Reference:
014033

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